The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Wilmslow
Cheapest price
£137
Average price
£175
Fastest journey
5 h 17 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Wilmslow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Wilmslow will cost around £175 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £137.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bournemouth for Wilmslow every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Wilmslow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Wilmslow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 291 km
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£113 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Wilmslow train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Wilmslow trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:15 Bournemouth | 5h10 | 09:25 Wilmslow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Wilmslow
Trains from Bournemouth to Wilmslow run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 4h 28m.
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 28m |
First train 05:44 |
Last train 20:13 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Wilmslow trainsSouth Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Wilmslow from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Wilmslow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Wilmslow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wilmslow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Wilmslow
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station only has tactile paving on platforms 1, 3 and 4 only - Access to Manchester and Crewe platforms by means of subway from booking hall and ramp to each platform. Access to Manchester Airport platform from rear car park via ramp. Use help point button to call assistance to unlock the gate onto the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up & set down in the Short Stay Car Park
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